Originally Posted by
imd6662
Hi there
div>
I've been interested to read some of the memories on here about old streets and places which have since disappeared, presumably as a result of major clearance durings the 1970s?
The last set of posts on the Everton District thread showing both a 1960s roadmap, and a contemprorary map, grpahically shows how an incredibly dense network of back to back streets (presumably creating pretty poor living conditions), has been transformed.
Looking at the 1855 OS map, shows another picture again, this time before much of the high density settlement occurred.
I'm interested because these are the palces where my grandfather was born (and ran away from!).
In particular I'm interested if anyone has any memories of or information about Orient Street and Priory Street (two of the older streets in the area, being on the 1855 map, and now covered by the Dixie Deans Playing Fields.
Also interested in any clues about: Amelia Street, Potter Street, and Nicholson Street.
I'm also curious about the "priory" referred to in Priory Street (and perhaps also Priory Road. Does this refere to one specific histrical priory in the area, or where there a few.
More generally, can anyone popint me at a published or available hsitory of the development and growth and change of Everton?
Cheers from New Zealand.
Ian
hi i was brought up in orient street from 1953 to time of clearance i lived in number 15 hayworth street loads of memories priory street and priory road where either side of orient. it was very close nit community everyone was in the same boat top of are street was trails chandelers where we used to go and get are coal bricks and spent are free coupons the shops i remember on top road where dolly's grocery's shop where we would get tic until my dad got payed on a thursday night. also peegrums where we used to get are brocken biscuits. plus i would get sent to the pawn shop with my brothers suits and my mum would get the back out ready for the weekend. orient street consisted of about 4 different style houses ares being 1 of the biggest (love to have that size now) at the top of orient street we had the co-op hall and many times we would be chased away while orange loadge the band practice went on. hope this helps you out lots bye.
Bookmarks